Ghana name 21-player squad and train in Rabat ahead of Norway opener
Ghana’s Black Maidens have named their final 21-player squad and begun training in Rabat ahead of their U-17 Women’s World Cup opener against Norway on October 18. Forward Jessica Appiah Asamoah returns from injury, while three U-15 players have been promoted.
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Final preparations in Rabat
Ghana’s Black Maidens have held their first training session in Rabat ahead of their opening Group C match against Norway at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The session followed the team’s move from a two-week preparation camp in Casablanca.
Coach Adarkwa led tactical drills and set-piece routines at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, with players also familiarising themselves with conditions in Rabat.
Asamoah returns to final squad
Head coach Nana Joe Adarkwa has selected a final 21-player squad, including forward Jessica Appiah Asamoah, who returns after recovering from injury.
Christiana Ashiaku, Mavis Koah and Belinda Kpentey have been promoted from the U-15 team. The squad comprises three goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders and five forwards.
Group C fixtures
Ghana open against Norway on October 18 at 18:00 GMT at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, Pitch 3. They are scheduled to face Brazil at the same venue and time on October 22, according to MyJoyOnline, Ghana Soccernet and Graphic Sports; Starr FM instead lists the Brazil match for October 21.
The final group match is against Canada on October 24 at 15:00 GMT on Pitch 1 of the complex.
Warm-up results and tournament record
During preparations in Casablanca, Ghana lost 3-0 to China before beating Kenya 2-1 on October 14.
Ghana’s record at the U-17 Women’s World Cup includes a bronze medal in 2012 and three quarter-final appearances.
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